Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair
The role of party chair has been held by Labour big beasts, including Harriet Harman, Angela Rayner and Tom Watson. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APView image in fullscreenBridget Phillipson. “She will play a vital role in ensuring the Labour party is match fit for the next election,” he said.
- ▪The role of party chair has been held by Labour big beasts, including Harriet Harman, Angela Rayner and Tom Watson.
- ▪Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APView image in fullscreenBridget Phillipson.
- ▪“She will play a vital role in ensuring the Labour party is match fit for the next election,” he said.
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Bridget Phillipson. The role of party chair has been held by Labour big beasts, including Harriet Harman, Angela Rayner and Tom Watson. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APView image in fullscreenBridget Phillipson. The role of party chair has been held by Labour big beasts, including Harriet Harman, Angela Rayner and Tom Watson. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APBridget PhillipsonAndy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chairFormer education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general electionAlexandra ToppingMon 27 Jul 2026 16.13 EDTLast modified on Mon 27 Jul 2026 16.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBridget Phillipson has been appointed Labour party chair, putting her at the vanguard of Labour’s battle to…
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